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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.84, 4,452.72 and 2,125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.84, 4,452.72 and 2,125.92 is: 2,929.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.84 : 4,452.72 = 2,125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.84/4,452.72 = 2,125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.84x = 4,452.72 × 2,125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.84x = 9,466,126.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,466,126.50/3,231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.02

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